what did you do differently your 2nd (and +) countdowns than you did your first?

[imgoingtodisney]

The thought of the cruise is almost turning into a reality again, instead of just a dream.
What did you do differently your 2nd (plus) countdowns than you did your first?
I WILL make it to goal weight this time

 

[eye R.N.]

Make a list of what you really want to do and plan for that. Is brunch a priority, spa time important. Are there others in your party that have an agenda you need to plan around.

After that, relax and let the rest of the cruise happen. Sea days have a magical way of filling themselves up.

The best thing we did this last cruise is to start and thread and to meet other Dis members. We got together during the sail away party. After that I don't think I went many places where there wasn't a framiliar face and friends to share a table with during shows or talks.

Have a wonderful time and enjoy showing off the goal weight body

 

[PiperG]

The best thing we did in anticipation of our second cruise was get registered on this board. We were able to get a great understanding of all the different offerings on the ship, and it make for a much less hectic embarkation.

For example, we originally thought we wanted to do the Surial Bath. However, after checking out numerous threads, we decided it was not for us. That was one ressie we didn't have to hustle for. Also, knowing how Palo and wine tasting ressies worked allowed us to get those done quickly and move on to the food at Parrot Cay

I could go on and on about the things we learned that made our cruise a much more relaxing experience.

P.S. We just realized we will be on CC on Valentine's day next year. Yeah! What a great way to celebrate!!

 

[ruvidu]

On our first seven day cruise we booked all of our excursions through DCL. By the time we went on the second seven day cruise we had found these boards and lots of info about other excursions. Last year we booked Key West and GC excursions through the net and saved time and money.

We were a lot less stressed knowing just what to expect and how to find our way around the ship.

Have a great cruise,
Russ

 

[AnnMorin]

cruise number one.. did not stress at all, just in "awe of the whole thing"
number two... stressed some to do and see all I missed on number one..
number three.. much less stress, know what I like and want to do more of..
number four upcomming... just can't wait to get on the ship!
My point is.. there really is no need to stress, allow the experience to envelope you- It amazes me that each time we cruise there is something different and exciting we missed the last time. you will have the most magical and special time of your life.. I spend an almost an entire year looking forward to our next cruise. (we book at 11 months to the day) Even though we take other trips, like the week at cape cod comming up- there is nothing like a disney cruise, simply nothing.